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Pharmacy First threshold for August reduced from 20 to 15

CPE chief Janet Morrison said negotiator will “review ongoing service data” with DHSC and NHSE.

31 Jul 2024

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Breaking: Two pro-pharmacy MPs today named as health ministers

Stephen Kinnock and Karin Smyth have trumpeted community pharmacy in recent years.

08 Jul 2024

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DH implements ‘emergency ban’ on puberty suppressing hormones

No new patients under 18 to be put on puberty suppressing hormones under emergency ban

30 May 2024

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Pharmacy technicians to supply medicines under PGDs

“Landmark moment” could allow PTs to administer vaccinations and provide Pharmacy First consultations, says DHSC.

28 Mar 2024

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DHSC warns pharmacies about further medicines supply issues

The Department of Health and Social Care said Oxcarbazepine 150mg tablets (Viatris) are out of stock until late next month.

12 Feb 2024

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Government says 3,000 pharmacies in England signed up to contraception service

The service was expanded last year to include the provision of oral contraceptives.

23 Jan 2024

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Three brands of isosorbide mononitrate are out of stock, warns DHSC

Nyzamac SR 40mg capsules, Zemon 40XL 40mg tablets and Isotard 40XL 40mg tablets are out of stock.

04 Jan 2024

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Contact with 'suspected' Covid a requirement for scheme

More details have been made available on the eligibility criteria for the Government's controversial new life assurance scheme.

29 Apr 2020

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